TeamCity
TeamCity: A flexible CI/CD platform for teams working across JetBrains tools and major VCS providers. Ranked #3 of 58 in Continuous Integration Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for jetBrains ecosystem teams.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forJetBrains ecosystem teams
- Free planYes
- Founded2000 · Prague, Czech Republic
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Hosted and self-hosted agents across Linux, macOS, and Windows
- YAML and Kotlin DSL configuration with build chains and caching
- Integrations with major VCS, cloud, issue-tracking, and container tools
Where it doesn't
- Free Plan has monthly resource limits
- Build execution pauses when Free Plan limits are exhausted
- Paid resources depend on subscription level
Our verdict on TeamCity
TeamCity is JetBrains’ continuous integration and delivery platform for development teams that need to build, test, and deliver software across cloud-managed or on-premises environments. It supports hosted agents managed by JetBrains and self-hosted agents managed by customers, with build agents for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Teams can define pipelines through a visual interface, YAML, or Kotlin DSL, then run pull-request builds, publish artifacts, and report build status to version-control providers.
Pricing follows a freemium structure. The Free Plan is free of charge but includes monthly resource limits, and build execution pauses when those limits are exhausted. The Paid subscription is available monthly or annually, with resources allocated according to the selected subscription level and additional resources available on demand. A 14-day free trial provides a way to evaluate the platform before choosing a subscription. Teams should review how their expected build volume fits the available resource model before standardizing on TeamCity.
TeamCity is especially well suited to teams using JetBrains products alongside GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket Cloud, Bitbucket Server, Azure DevOps, or JetBrains Space. Integrations also cover Jira, YouTrack, Docker, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Build chains, job dependencies, dependency and generated-file caching, REST APIs, and command-line tooling support more structured delivery workflows. Choose TeamCity if you need hosted and self-hosted execution with configuration options that include both YAML and Kotlin DSL. Teams seeking a simpler CI setup or a model without monthly resource limits may prefer an alternative.
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TeamCity pricing
TeamCity fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Hosted option | Yes |
| Self-hosted runners | Yes |
| Parallel jobs | Not verified |
| Included build minutes | Not verified |
| Pull request checks | Yes |
| Pipeline configuration | Both |
| Artifact or dependency cache | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, JetBrains Space, Docker … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | jetbrains.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
TeamCity integrations
TeamCity lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
- Azure DevOps
- JetBrains Space
- Docker
- Amazon Web Services
- Kubernetes
- Google Cloud Platform
- Azure Resource Manager
- VMware vSphere
- Jira
- YouTrack
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Alternatives to TeamCity
- GitHub ActionsA flexible CI/CD platform with strong GitHub integration and a low-cost entry tier.9.4
- GitLab CI/CDA flexible GitLab-integrated CI/CD system with strong pipeline orchestration.9.3
- CircleCIA flexible CI platform for teams that need broad environments and advanced test workflows.9.0
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